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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Mandrake Local Security Checks >> MDKSA-2004:073: XFree86 Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2004:073: XFree86 |
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Check for the version of the XFree86 package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2004:073 (XFree86). Steve Rumble discovered XDM in XFree86 opens a chooserFd TCP socket even when DisplayManager.requestPort is 0, which could permit remote attackers to connect to the port, in violation of the intended restrictions. The updated packages are patched to correct the problem. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:073 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 10423 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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